School dismissed Dec. 21 for winter break at North Daviess R-3, with teachers returning Jan. 3 for in-service, and classes resuming on Jan. 4, 2017. The first scheduled weather make up day will be Jan. 16, 2017.
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The board approved the annual audit done by Clevenger and Associates, CPA, PC, during business conducted at the North Daviess R-3 Board of Education meeting held Dec. 19.
Jason Lewis and Natalie May signed on for two of the three open board positions at R-3.
The board approved the $5 million M.U.S.I.C. insurance umbrella policy.
Senior class sponsor Annette Lowrey and senior Ryan Lewis were in attendance. Ms. Lowrey presented the senior trip proposal to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., which the board approved. They plan to leave Monday, May 15. A few items on their itinerary are going to Dollywood Theme Park, Bluff Mountain four-wheeler rides, and Alpine Coaster rides and stay at Moonlight Theater Lodge for three nights. There are six students and two sponsors, Jacob Cook will be the male sponsor.
Principal Tim Harding reported attendance was 96.03% for elementary and 95.68% for high school, overall 95.89% with enrollment of 80. Teacher evaluations have been done at least three times each. Dibels for Title 1 reading was conducted. Over 90% of the entire elementary are becoming stronger readers. FFA fruit sales were delivered earlier this month. Barnwarming went well. FBLA had an etiquette lunch at Trenton. Grades 7- 9 held a chili supper before the winter music program.
Superintendent Daniel Street wanted the board to be aware of Senate Bill 934 and Senator Rob Schaff’s sponsorship. He handed the Formative Observation form for superintendent evaluation for the board to review and discuss next month.
The board entered executive session to consider legal, student or personnel matters.
Board members present were Jason Lewis, Amy McMahon, James Duly and Patty Baker. Board members absent were Paul Caven, Natalie May and Beth Wheeler. Also present were Superintendent Daniel Street and School Secretary Charlotte Claussen. Also attending were Tim Harding, Annette Lowery and Ryan Lewis.